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      University of Virginia

      Customer Value in Pricing Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Price Negotiation, Value Propositions, Market Dynamics, Marketing Psychology, Revenue Management, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Global Marketing, Customer Demand Planning, Go To Market Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Market Research, Business Marketing, Behavioral Economics, Analysis, B2B Sales, Competitive Analysis, Decision Making

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      368 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Self Awareness and the Effective Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Time Management, Professional Networking, Prioritization, Stress Management, Productivity, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Visionary, Resilience, Adaptability, Goal Setting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      675 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Control Systems Analysis: Modeling of Dynamic Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Systems Design, Differential Equations, Systems Analysis, Process Control, Systems Thinking, Performance Testing, Automation Engineering, Mechanics, Electrical Systems, Applied Mathematics

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      90 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Strategic Organization Design

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Innovation, Growth Strategies, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      303 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Mathematical Modeling, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Linear Algebra

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      The Search for Great Ideas: Harnessing creativity to empower innovation.

      Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Brainstorming, Innovation, Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Business Solutions, Business Strategies, Customer Insights, Curiosity, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, Customer Analysis, User Feedback, Interviewing Skills

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      306 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Probabilistic Graphical Models 3: Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Statistical Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Markov Model, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Graph Theory, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      303 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Feedback and Coaching For Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Growth Mindedness, Empathy, Relationship Building, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Compassion, Collaboration, Mentorship, Teamwork, Empowerment, Decision Making, Active Listening, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Conflict Management, Accountability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      143 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Leadership and Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Governance, Non-Profit Accounting, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure, Business Leadership, Performance Measurement, Decision Making

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      206 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      AI for Creative Work

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Creativity, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Analysis, Ideation, AI Personalization, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Legal Risk, Prompt Engineering, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Management, Content Creation, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Experimentation, Analysis, Leadership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Basics of Cost Accounting: Product Costing

      Skills you'll gain: Cost Accounting, Operating Cost, Corporate Accounting, Cost Estimation, Cost Control, Management Accounting, Cost Management, Accounting, Operating Expense, Production Process, Resource Allocation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      159 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Manchester

      Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 1: Understanding Complex Problems

      Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resources, Civil Engineering, Public Works, Environmental Issue, Health Disparities, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Policy, Public Health, Community Development, Environmental Engineering, Economic Development, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Economics, Supply And Demand

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      344 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular problem solving courses

    • Customer Value in Pricing Strategy: University of Virginia
    • Self Awareness and the Effective Leader: Rice University
    • Control Systems Analysis: Modeling of Dynamic Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Strategic Organization Design: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • The Search for Great Ideas: Harnessing creativity to empower innovation. : Michigan State University
    • Probabilistic Graphical Models 3: Learning: Stanford University
    • Feedback and Coaching For Everyone: Arizona State University
    • Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Leadership and Governance: University at Buffalo
    • AI for Creative Work: University of Michigan

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